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Notes on invoicing, pricing, and getting paid
Practical writing for freelancers and small studios — short essays on the small details that quietly decide whether you get paid this week or next month.
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Open invoice maker- Getting paid•May 15, 2026•6 min read
What to include on an invoice so clients can approve it quickly
An invoice gets paid faster when it answers every practical question before the client has to ask. The right fields are less about formality and more about removing delay.
Read article - Getting paid•May 14, 2026•6 min read
When to send an invoice if you want to get paid faster
The best invoice in the world can still get paid late if it lands at the wrong moment. Timing affects approval more than most freelancers think.
Read article - Getting paid•May 10, 2026•6 min read
7 invoice mistakes that quietly delay payment
Most late payments are not dramatic. They come from small invoice mistakes that create friction, doubt, or one more reason for a finance team to wait.
Read article - Getting paid•April 12, 2026•6 min read
How to write an invoice that gets paid faster
Small, deliberate choices in your invoice — wording, structure, payment terms — quietly decide whether you get paid in three days or thirty.
Read article - Pricing•March 28, 2026•7 min read
Freelance payment terms, explained without the jargon
Net 30, deposits, late fees, kill fees, escrow — what each term actually means, when to use it, and how to write it on your next invoice.
Read article - Design•February 19, 2026•6 min read
Professional invoice design, in eight quiet principles
An invoice is a document, not a brochure. The design choices that make it feel trustworthy are smaller, calmer, and more deliberate than most templates suggest.
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